Reality doesn't live up to the stature of the name - Executive Director J.P. Morgan Employee Review

3.0
Oct 12, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Great brand name. Recognized leader for investment capabilities, market intelligence and insight. Networking within the firm is encouraged, and there are opportunities for mobility if one works hard. Asset Management has a strong culture of doing the right thing for clients.

Cons

Very bureaucratic. Takes forever to make decisions. Have ambitious goals but seem unwilling to invest in the people or the necessary resources. Departments work in silos, with lack of collaboration and cohesion among senior leaders. Compensation, after you get in the door, does not stay competitive. Raises average in the 1-2% range for most people, unless you are ranked in the absolute top 5% of employees.

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Pros

Top tier company with growth opportunity

Cons

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3.0
May 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

1. One of the best banks, heavy on tech and AI, that makes my life simple 2. Bonus is consistent every year 3. The company is highly social and multicultural. 4. A lot of training program to upskill and develop.

Cons

1. A lot of administrative items to take care of, a significant portion is spent on meetings, meetings are called to establish an agenda for next meetings, and so on. 2. Layoffs, all year round- sometimes significant, while in the middle of delivery. If your manager is off-site/ another city/country, you are more likely to be impacted. 3. Departments may have skewed gender or racial ratios. It is best to stay away to avoid discrimination (to be fair, this has less to do with culture and more to do with who the head of the department is).

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